May 23 - possible hospital bed rest?

Dear Baby,

I might be seeing you a lot sooner than I thought I would. I am still hanging on for July 17th, but also know there is a possibility that you will be coming sooner than that. The doc called us last night to give us the results of my 24 urine collection. My first time around, there was 1-1.5 grams of protein in my urine. This time around, there was 2.5 grams of protein in my urine. Once you reach 5 grams, mild pre-eclampsia is considered severe. He told me that he sees me reaching the severe pre-eclampsia stage and that possibly by next week, I might be hospitalized.

Boy was that depressing to hear. I really don't want to be hospitalized. Nobody really wants to. I want to stay at home on bedrest, but know that if I need to go to the hospital, then I will. All that matters is that you are safe. I go back to see the doctor on Tuesday and he will monitor me through the week. I am not sure what other tests he will perform, but he will decide if I need to be hospitalized or not.

I don't know what is going to happen, but I will do what the doctor tells me I need to do. Until next time.

I will always love you,
Your Mommy